11 Ways to Do a Tampa Bay Girls’ Night Out

Working overtime lately? Always on the go? Busy pleasing everyone else but yourself? In all the craziness of the everyday hustle, it is time to focus on YOU! Ladies, you deserve a break. You need a Tampa Bay Girls Night Out! Let your hair down and forget about the world. Call up your girlfriends because this night is for girls only!

Dance the Night Away – Tampa Bay Girls Night Out

The Round Up, Oldsmar
Popular for its country music line-dancing scene Thursday through Saturday, The Round Up is the perfect place to let your hair down. $5 cover includes a lesson before putting the skills to the test. theroundup.com/

Channel Your Inner Picasso

Bottle and Bottega, Oldsmar
Express yourself on canvas or on a wine class during this creative and completely stress-free experience. Reserve a spot in advance by selecting from the many classes on the calendar or book a private party for a special celebration. These classes are great for birthday and bachelorette fetes. bottleandbottega.com/tampa/

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Cook up Some Fun

Epicurean Theatre, Tampa
Become part of a live cooking demonstration hosted by award winning chefs and other talented Tampa Bay gourmands. The Epicurean Theatre brings to life the local flavors everyone loves and invites your taste buds along for the ride. From “Cupcakes and Cocktails” to “Fine Wine and Dine,” seems you can never go wrong here. epicureanhotel.com/learn/

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Taxi Hop

Downtown Tampa
Climb on board the Pirate Water Taxi at one of the 15 stops around Downtown Tampa. An all-day pass will cost you $15 but then the city is yours to explore until 10pm on weeknights and later on Friday and Saturday. (Schedule). Stop highlights include Jackson’s Bistro, Ulele and Ricks on the River.

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Solve a Mystery

The Great Escape Room Tampa Bay
See how well your group can work together to solve the mystery and “escape” within the hour. The Great Escape promises to challenge your cerebral side by keeping you guessing with codes to crack, clues to find and puzzles to outwit. thegreatescaperoom.com/florida/tampa/

Straight to the Top

The Canopy, Downtown St. Pete
Head to the rooftop lounge of The Canopy at The Birchwood on Wednesday nights when ladies score discounted cocktails but also the chance to win designer accessories during the weekly “High Heels and Handbags” event. thebirchwood.com/thecanopy/ladies-night/

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Challenge Yourselves

Vertical Ventures, Tampa or Downtown St. Pete
Get challenged and climb on to the top at this indoor climbing facility. Terrific for groups, your climbing crew will work in teams of two while everyone cheers each other to the top. $10 for an hour “quick climb,” add shoe rental and chalk if desired. verticalventures.com/

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Boozy Bike Ride

PedalPub, Downtown St. Pete
Pedal through the streets of Downtown St. Pete on a passenger powered vehicle that’s basically a bar on wheels. $33 per seat, or the whole PedalPub can be booked for a custom, private tour aka a Tampa Bay girls night out. Bring your own ice, beer and wine, but the tour includes stops along the way. pedalpubstpete.com/

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Beach Day Bar Hop

Clearwater Beach
Toes in the sand and a drink in your hand. What more can you ask for? Spend the day relaxing in the sand then hit up the many beachside bars along Clearwater Beach for the perfect Tampa Bay Girls Night Out. Happy Hour for most is 4pm-7pm, but some, like The Brown Boxer, have it from 11am – 7pm!

Get a Little Wild

Rock Hard Male Revue
It’s raining men! Grab a front row seat for a “Magic Mike” show starring some of the Bay area’s hunkiest men for a great Tampa Bay Girls Night Out. Inspired by the performances seen in the movie, these guys really put on a show with serious dance skills! rockhardrevue.com/